Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

James William Henderson

Male 1869 - 1955  (85 years)


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  • Name James William Henderson 
    Born 24 Nov 1869  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153470592 
    Interesting Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    public service, life story, business, sports 
    Residence 1871  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    C. Presb. 
    Residence 1881  North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Blacksmith 
    Residence 1891  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Iron Blacksmith 
    Occupation 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Livery man - livery stable 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1918  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Town Clerk 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-58101 
    Died 30 Sep 1955  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Buried 3 Oct 1955  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I58101  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Richard Henderson,   b. 3 Mar 1831, , Roxburghshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Margaret V. Hope,   b. 19 Mar 1833, Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 26 May 1856  Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Family ID F14993  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • James W. Henderson, 85, Passed Away Friday

      The Ayr community was saddened by the loss of one of its oldest and most respected citizens on Friday night in the death of James William Henderson, in his 86th year. The late Mr. Henderson was born in this village and spent his long lifespan here, where he developed many friends among several generations.

      With his passing, the family name, originated here by his father, Richard Henderson, passes with him. He was the last surviving descendant of this pioneer Scotsman who skillfully shod horses in the days when Ayr was young. Variously a blacksmith, livery operator and an official in the old Hilborn hockey stick factory in former years, Mr. Henderson lived retired during the latter part of his life. From his gracious residence on Northumberland street, he walked down town every day for the mail, until recently, and never failed to pass the time of day with the old friends he encountered. It must have been a matter of great personal satisfaction to Mr. Henderson that he was never forgotten by natives of Ayr who returned to visit after having left this village in years gone by. Always they called on him to reminisce on the days long before the turn of the century, when men of Mr. Henderson's generation were developing this village.

      A son of Richard Henderson and Margaret Hope, the deceased learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop, next door to the Henderson residence, where Sherk Sales & Service is now located. Later he was associated in a thriving livery stable business with the late John Wyllie, directly across the street on what is now the Hugh Clark property. Some years later Mr. Henderson accepted a ranking position with the Hilborn company, situated on the present site of Greenwood Park, which he retained until the factory ceased operating about 25 years ago.

      In younger life Mr. Henderson was an athlete of note, indulging in most of the team sports which emblazoned the name of Ayr across the sporting scene in the '80's and '90's. He excelled in hockey and soccer in that lively era when players started and finished the game without substitution. As time passed along, he became interested in curling and bowling and for years was a member of both local clubs. His popularity in social and fraternal circles was indicated by the fact that he was a member of both the Ayr Masonic Lodge and Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was also a member of the Paris chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He attended the former Stanley Street Presbyterian Church and, following union, Knox United Church. On Sunday evening members of Ayr Lodge paid last respects at Masonic rites held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Wor. Bro. John Kanmacher.

      The Funeral


      Funeral service was held from the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The profusion of floral offerings bore mute testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Henderson was held in the community. Pallbearers were: G. S. Dalrymple, James Swan, R. E. Maeder, George H. Lawrence, James D. Patterson and John H. Dance. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News Oct 6 1955 pg 9

  • Sources 
    1. [S326] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1901, Ayr (Village) A Page 9.

    2. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 27.

    3. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 10.

    4. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 31.

    5. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 77.

    6. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: James William Henderson Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1869 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Richard Henderson Mother's name: Margaret Hope

    7. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Henderson/ Father/ Richard/ Mother/ Margaret/ Nettie, John, Helen, Bessie/ Margaret, Richard, James/ 1869-1955/ at Rest [Richard's birth & death yrs.]

    8. [S1788] Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910, FHL microfilm 6,035,516.
      Richard Henderson
      Spouse's NameMargaret Hope
      Event Date26 May 1856
      Event PlaceKelso,Roxburgh,Scotland

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Nov 1869 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsInteresting - public service, life story, business, sports - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presb. - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Blacksmith - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Iron Blacksmith - 1901 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Livery man - livery stable - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Town Clerk - 1918 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Sep 1955 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 3 Oct 1955 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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